Cry Of The Hunters

1. How does the story end?

Roger kills Jack and Ralph and takes over as Chief

Ralph kills Jack and takes back over as Chief

The boys kill Ralph and then are killed themselves by the fire they started

The boys are rescued by the British navy

The story ends with the boys being rescued by the British navy. This suggests that they are saved from their chaotic and savage life on the island and are brought back to civilization.

Explanation

The story ends with the boys being rescued by the British navy. This suggests that they are saved from their chaotic and savage life on the island and are brought back to civilization.

2. How does Ralph learn of Jack's plan for him?

He talks to Samneric who tell him that Jack is going to have the tribe hunt him the next day

He spies on Jack and hears him tell Roger what they are going to do

He watches the boys rush off to hunt from up on the mountain and figures out what they are doing

Roger feels bad for killing Piggy and tracks Ralph down to warn him

Ralph learns of Jack's plan for him by talking to Samneric, who inform him that Jack intends to have the tribe hunt him the next day.

Explanation

Ralph learns of Jack's plan for him by talking to Samneric, who inform him that Jack intends to have the tribe hunt him the next day.

3. What is the sigificance of Roger sharpening a stick on both ends?

It shows that he was bored

Its shows that he is learning how to multi-task

It shows that he is really going to kill Ralph when he catches him

It shows that he wants to re-use the spear

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Explanation

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4. What does Ralph come upon in the clearing that "regarded Ralph like on that knew all the answers and wouldn't tell"?

The dead parachute soldier

The pig's skull that was 'grinning' at him

Simon's body

The plane wreckage

Ralph comes upon a pig's skull in the clearing that "regarded Ralph like one that knew all the answers and wouldn't tell." This implies that the pig's skull represents knowledge and wisdom that is unattainable or inaccessible to Ralph. The skull's grinning expression further emphasizes its mysterious and enigmatic nature, suggesting that it holds secrets or insights that Ralph cannot comprehend.

Explanation

Ralph comes upon a pig's skull in the clearing that "regarded Ralph like one that knew all the answers and wouldn't tell." This implies that the pig's skull represents knowledge and wisdom that is unattainable or inaccessible to Ralph. The skull's grinning expression further emphasizes its mysterious and enigmatic nature, suggesting that it holds secrets or insights that Ralph cannot comprehend.

5. What is the significance of the officer saying "I should have thought that a pack of British boys – you're all British, aren't you? – would have been able to put up a better show than that…"

If the boys were not British then he was going to leave them on the island

He is amazed that the boys were able to keep themselves as much as they did

The officer's statement suggests that he expected the British boys to behave in a more civilized and orderly manner due to the reputation of British society for proper ways and order. The fact that the boys came from a boarding school further reinforces this expectation, as boarding schools are often associated with teaching proper etiquette. The officer is surprised that the boys were not able to maintain this level of decorum and control on the island.

Explanation

The officer's statement suggests that he expected the British boys to behave in a more civilized and orderly manner due to the reputation of British society for proper ways and order. The fact that the boys came from a boarding school further reinforces this expectation, as boarding schools are often associated with teaching proper etiquette. The officer is surprised that the boys were not able to maintain this level of decorum and control on the island.

6. How do the savages find out where Ralph is hiding?

They followed him the night before to his hiding place and waited for him to come out the next morning

The Lord of the Flies tells them when one of the boys faint from breathing in the camp fire smoke

They hunt Ralph like a pig and follow his tracks like he was an animal

They torture Samneric for the information

The savages find out where Ralph is hiding by torturing Samneric for the information.

Explanation

The savages find out where Ralph is hiding by torturing Samneric for the information.

7. What is Jack's plan for Ralph?

To catch him asleep in a hut and beat him to death

For the boys to form a hunting line and go across the island to hunt Ralph

To have Samneric ask him to join the tribe and then crush him with rocks

Jack's plan for Ralph is for the boys to form a hunting line and go across the island to hunt him.

Explanation

Jack's plan for Ralph is for the boys to form a hunting line and go across the island to hunt him.

8. How does Jack know to ask Samneric where Ralph is hiding?

Someone was walking up when they were talking to them

It seemed like a good idea

Jack just wanted to beat them for no reason

Ralph gives them up to save himself

Jack knows to ask Samneric where Ralph is hiding because someone was walking up when they were talking to them. This implies that Jack overheard their conversation and saw an opportunity to gather information about Ralph's whereabouts.

Explanation

Jack knows to ask Samneric where Ralph is hiding because someone was walking up when they were talking to them. This implies that Jack overheard their conversation and saw an opportunity to gather information about Ralph's whereabouts.

9. How does Jack decide to run Ralph out of the thicket or kill him in it?

Starts rolling rocks down on top of him

Sends in a boy one behind the other to kill him

Offers to forgive him and have him be chief of their group to get him to come out

Threatens to kill Samneric if he doesn’t come out willingly

Jack decides to run Ralph out of the thicket or kill him in it by starting to roll rocks down on top of him.

Explanation

Jack decides to run Ralph out of the thicket or kill him in it by starting to roll rocks down on top of him.

10. What is significant about Ralph saying "They were savages it was true; but they were human,and the ambushing fears of the deep night were coming on"?

It shows that they are taking every precaution to make sure Ralph doesn't get in their fort

It shows that Jack is running a very strict fort

It shows that they boys are so savage that they are not even sleeping at night anymore

It shows the boys are still only just scared little boys

The statement "They were savages it was true; but they were human, and the ambushing fears of the deep night were coming on" suggests that despite the boys' savage behavior, they are still vulnerable and afraid. This implies that deep down, they are still just scared little boys, highlighting their underlying humanity and vulnerability.

Explanation

The statement "They were savages it was true; but they were human, and the ambushing fears of the deep night were coming on" suggests that despite the boys' savage behavior, they are still vulnerable and afraid. This implies that deep down, they are still just scared little boys, highlighting their underlying humanity and vulnerability.